If what the heart approves conforms to proper patterns, then even if one's desires are many, what harm would they be to good order? Xun Kuang approveconformdesire Change image and share on social
Sacrifices are concerned with the feelings of devotion and longing. Xun Kuang concerndevotionfeeling Change image and share on social
A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to violence and crime, and any sense of loyalty and good faith will be abandoned. Xun Kuang abandonbearcrime Change image and share on social
Therefore, a person should first be changed by a teacher's instructions, and guided by principles of ritual. Only then can he observe the rules of courtesy and humility, obey the conventions and rules of society, and achieve order. Xun Kuang achievechangeconvention share on social
If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony. Xun Kuang balancebloodcalm Change image and share on social
Since the nature of people is bad, to become corrected they must be taught by teachers and to be orderly they must acquire ritual and moral principles. Xun Kuang acquirebadcorrect Change image and share on social
If the gentleman has ability, he is magnanimous, generous, tolerant, and straightforward, through which he opens the way to instruct others. Xun Kuang abilitygenerousgentleman Change image and share on social
The petty man is eager to make boasts, yet desires that others should believe in him. He enthusiastically engages in deception, yet wants others to have affection for him. He conducts himself like an animal, yet wants others to think well of him. Xun Kuang affectionanimalboast share on social
The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one's inner power. Xun Kuang comedisgracehonor Change image and share on social
Pride and excess bring disaster for man. Xun Kuang bringdisasterexcess Change image and share on social
